Saturday - December 27, 2008 (Dhul-Hijjah 29, 1429) - Al-Hijra - Islamic New Year Celebration

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Assalamoalikum,

Masjid Yusuf invites the Muslim community to come and join us for
Dinner and Lecture in preparation for Muharram 1, 1430 - Al-Hijra -
Islamic New Year (will be on December 29, 2008)

>> Saturday - December 27, 2008 (Dhul-Hijjah 29, 1429) - Al-Hijra - Islamic New Year Celebration

Al-Hijra, the Islamic New Year, is celebrated on the first day of
Muharram, the month in which Prophet Muhammed (SAWS) emigrated from
Mecca to Medina in 622 CE (the Hijra). The holiday is also known
simply as Muharram.

Time:
5:00 pm - Doors Open
5:45 pm - Issha Salat
6:00 pm - Lecture
6:30 Dinner

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Note:
Eid al-Adha 1429/Dec 2008 - Attendees who took Eid al-Adha photos
please send to email: theM...@gmail.com

Thank you
Masjid Yusuf
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